The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands will host AARP's Driver Safety Program Tuesday, Sept. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 20 in Sandwich. The 8-hour course, specially designed for drivers age 50 and over, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. Lunch will be provided by RHCI. Cost for the two-day seminar is $10 and pre-registration is required.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest classroom driver improvement course designed specifically for older motorists to help them live more independently as they age.

A trained instructor will cover topics that include defensive driving techniques, "rules of the road," age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, and new traffic laws. Attendees who complete the course will receive a certificate.

For information or to pre-register for the AARP Driver Safety Program, contact Reggie Judson, Massachusetts state trainer at 508-563-5792.

RHCI is a member of Partners HealthCare System and affiliated with Spaulding Rehabilitation, Massachusetts General and Brigham & Women's hospitals. RHCI is located at 311 Service Road (between exits 2 and 3) in East Sandwich.